SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C., 20549
Form 10-QSB
QUARTERLYREPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2004
Commission file number 0-25680
WAVERIDER COMMUNICATIONS INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 33-0264030
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
255 Consumers Road, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario M2J 1R
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip (Postal) Code)
(416) 502-3200
(Issuer's telephone number)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirement for the past 90 days.
Yes __X__; No _____
Applicable only to corporate issuers:
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
equity, as of the latest practicable date:
April 28, 2004: 146,662,502 Common shares, $.001 par value.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format: (check one):
Yes _____; No __X__
WAVERIDER COMMUNICATIONS INC.
FORM 10 - QSB
For the Period Ended March 31, 2004
INDEX
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3
Item 1. Financial Statements 3-9
Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
Consolidated Statements of Loss, Deficit and Comprehensive Loss 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6-9
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
or Plan of Operation 10-13
Item 3. Controls and Procedures 14
PART II OTHER INFORMATION 14
Item 5. Other Information 14
Item 6. Reports on Form 8-K 14
Signatures 14
Certifications 15-17
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
WaveRider Communications Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in U.S. dollars)
March 31, December 31,
2004 2003
(Unaudited) (Audited)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ........................................... $ 959,269 $ 1,843,135
Restricted cash ..................................................... 228,780 232,125
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts ........... 1,189,652 1,921,975
Inventories ......................................................... 1,288,852 966,433
Note receivable ..................................................... - 20,698
Prepaid expenses and other assets ................................... 177,978 92,600
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Current assets ........................................ 3,844,531 5,076,966
Property, plant and equipment, net ...................................... 408,868 407,489
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$ 4,253,399 $ 5,484,455
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ............................ $ 2,243,030 $ 2,329,938
Deferred revenue .................................................... 400,850 440,190
Current portion of obligation under capital lease ................... 2,491 10,458
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Current liabilities ................................... 2,646,371 2,780,586
Convertible debentures .................................................. 439,218 772,920
Obligation under capital lease .......................................... 3,528 4,155
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Total liabilities ..................................... 3,089,117 3,557,661
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share:
issued and outstanding Nil shares at March 31, 2004 and Nil shares
at December 31, 2003 ............................................. - -
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share:
issued and outstanding - 146,612,502 shares at March 31, 2004
144,294,087 shares at December 31, 2003 .......................... 146,613 144,294
Additional paid-in capital .......................................... 78,527,334 77,595,518
Other equity ........................................................ 12,642,599 12,754,517
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ................................ (311,415) (305,236)
Accumulated deficit ................................................. (89,840,849) (88,262,299)
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Total shareholders' equity ............................ 1,164,282 1,926,794
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$ 4,253,399 $ 5,484,455
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See accompanying notes to financial statements
WaveRider Communications Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS, DEFICIT AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in U.S. dollars)
Quarter ended March 31
2004 2003
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
REVENUE
Product revenue ........................ $ 1,896,527 $ 2,873,546
Service revenue ........................ 409,694 304,816
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2,306,221 3,178,362
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COST OF REVENUE
Product revenue ........................ 1,338,105 1,884,484
Service revenue ........................ 144,765 118,803
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1,482,870 2,003,287
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GROSS MARGIN ........................... 823,351 1,175,075
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EXPENSES
Selling, general and administration .... 1,272,630 1,186,569
Research and development ............... 489,044 156,602
Depreciation and amortization .......... 95,230 147,755
Bad debt expense ....................... 1,740 -
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1,858,644 1,490,926
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS ................... (1,035,293) (315,851)
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NON-OPERATING EXPENSES (INCOME)
Interest expense ....................... 517,058 15,279
Foreign exchange loss (gain) ........... 28,296 (70,823)
Interest income ........................ (2,097) (1,814)
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543,257 (57,358)
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NET LOSS ............................... $ (1,578,550) $ (258,493)
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BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE ....... $ (0.011) $ (0.002)
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Weighted Average Number of Common Shares 145,999,289 116,694,303
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OPENING DEFICIT ........................ $ (88,262,299) $ (83,200,992)
NET LOSS FOR THE PERIOD ................ (1,578,550) (258,493)
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CLOSING DEFICIT ........................ $ (89,840,849) $ (83,459,485)
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NET LOSS FOR THE PERIOD ................ $ (1,578,550) $ (258,493)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
Cumulative translation adjustment .. (6,179) (49,235)
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COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ..................... $ (1,584,729) $ (307,728)
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
WaveRider Communications Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in U.S. dollars)
Quarter ended March 31
2004 2003
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
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OPERATIONS
Net loss ............................................... $(1,578,550) $ (258,493)
Items not involving cash
Depreciation and amortization ...................... 95,230 147,755
Compensatory shares released from escrow to employee -- 48,999
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss ............ 13,068 (45,868)
Non-cash financing charges ......................... 507,105 --
Gain on disposal of fixed assets ................... (6,246) --
Bad debt expense ................................... 1,740 --
Net changes in working capital items ................... 171,745 58,632
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Net cash used in operating activities .............. (795,908) (48,975)
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INVESTING
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment ........... (89,791) (1,485)
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Net cash used in investing activities .............. (89,791) (1,485)
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FINANCING
Proceeds from sale of shares net of issuance fees ...... 3,987 375
Proceeds from note receivable .......................... 20,698 --
Payments on capital lease obligations .................. (8,677) (614)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 16,008 (239)
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH ................ (14,175) (11,120)
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ....... (883,866) (61,819)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period ......... 1,843,135 1,025,604
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period ............... $ 959,269 $ 963,785
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Supplementary disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest ............................................ $ 1,023 $ 660
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
WaveRider Communications Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2004 (unaudited) and December 31, 2003 (audited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and
2003 include, in the opinion of Management, all adjustments (which
consist only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present
fairly the results of operations for such periods. Results of
operations for the three months ended March 31, 2004, are not
necessarily indicative of results of operations which will be realized
for the year ending December 31, 2004. The financial statements should
be read in conjunction with the Company's Form 10-KSB for the year
ended December 31, 2003.
2. NET LOSS PER SHARE
Basic loss per share represents loss applicable to common stock divided
by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the
period. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company
relate to outstanding stock options and warrants (determined using the
treasury stock method) and preferred stock. For all periods presented,
options, warrants and preferred stock were anti-dilutive and excluded
from the net loss per share computation. As a result, diluted loss per
share is the same as basic loss per share.
3. ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARY
Effective July 2, 2003, the Company acquired Avendo Wireless Inc.
("Avendo"), a privately-held technology developer located in
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
The pro forma effect of this transaction to reflect the acquisition as
having occurred on January 1, 2003, for the period ended March 31,
2003, is summarized as follows:
Pro forma consolidated revenue $ 3,178,362
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Pro forma consolidated net loss $ (582,877)
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Pro forma consolidated basic and
diluted loss per share $ (0.005)
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4. STOCK OPTIONS
The Company applies SFAS No. 123, together with APB No. 25 as permitted
under SFAS No. 123, in accounting for its stock option plans.
Accordingly, the Company uses the intrinsic value method to measure the
costs associated with the granting of stock options to employees and
this cost is accounted for as compensation expense in the consolidated
statements of loss over the option vesting period or upon meeting
certain performance criteria. In accordance with SFAS No. 123, the
Company discloses the fair values of stock options issued to employees.
Stock options issued to outside consultants are valued at their fair
value and charged to the consolidated statements of loss in the period
in which the services are rendered. Fair values of stock options are
determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
The following table illustrates the effect on net loss and net loss per
share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions
of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", to the
stock-based employee compensation:
Period ended March 31,
2004 2003
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
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Net loss, as reported ....................................................... $(1,578,550) $ (258,493)
Add: Stock-based employee compensation
expense included in reported net loss ....................................... - 48,999
Deduct: Total stock based employee compensation
expense determined under fair value based method for all awards ............. (106,337) (377,582)
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Pro forma net loss .......................................................... $(1,684,887) $ (587,076)
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Basic and diluted loss per share, as reported ............................... $ (0.011) $ (0.002)
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Basic and diluted loss per share, pro forma ................................. $ (0.012) $ (0.005)
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5 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
March December
31, 2004 31, 2003
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(Unaudited) (Audited)
Accounts receivable - trade ................................................. $ 1,323,152 $ 1,925,336
Scientific research tax credit receivable ................................... 45,219 215,966
Other receivables ........................................................... 10,790 23,739
Allowance for doubtful accounts ............................................. (189,509) (243,066)
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$ 1,189,652 $ 1,921,975
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6. INVENTORIES
March December
31, 2004 31, 2003
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(Unaudited) (Audited)
Finished products ........................................................... $ 1,665,712 $ 1,306,580
Raw materials ............................................................... 26,690 36,330
Valuation allowance ......................................................... (403,550) (376,477)
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$ 1,288,852 $ 966,433
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7. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
During the quarter ended March 31, 2004, convertible debentures in an
aggregate nominal value of $500,000 were converted to 2,165,500 shares
of common stock. As a result of a decline in the conversion price from
the date of issue, the Company determined that there was an additional
beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $318,229. This amount
was recorded as other equity and as a reduction in the carrying amount
of the convertible debt. Upon conversion, an amount of $419,147, being
the prorated portion of the original beneficial conversion feature
amount and the additional beneficial conversion feature amount, was
transferred from other equity to paid in capital and common shares.
During the quarter, $507,105 in non-cash financing expenses were
charged to the statement of loss. These expenses included those
relating to accretion of the convertible debentures, the write-off of
the original and additional beneficial feature related to the converted
debentures and the amortization of deferred financing expenses.
8. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Exercise of Options - During the first quarter of 2004, employees
exercised options to purchase 153,824 shares of common stock for cash
considerations of $3,987.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Employee Stock Option Agreements
The Company has four existing employee stock option plans -- the
Employee Stock Option (1997) Plan, the 1999 Incentive and Nonqualified
Stock Option Plan, the Employee Stock Option (2000) Plan and the
Employee Stock Option (2002) Plan which have authorized shares of
6,250,000, 3,000,000, 6,000,000 and 6,000,000 shares, respectively.
Through March 31, 2004, the Company had awarded 5,477,082 options under
the Employee Stock Option (1997) Plan, 2,127,350 options under the 1999
Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan, 4,878,500 options under
the Employee Stock Option (2000) Plan and 2,350,000 options under the
Employee Stock Option (2002) Plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Agreement
On July 7, 2000, the shareholders approved the establishment of the
Company's Employee Stock Purchase (2000) Plan, which has 3,000,000
authorized shares. Under the terms of the plan, employees are eligible
to purchase shares of the Company's common stock at 85% of the lower of
the closing price at the beginning or ending date of each period.
Through the end of the first quarter of 2004, 911,290 shares of common
stock have been purchased under the Plan. The offerings under the plan
run for six-month periods commencing May 1 and November 1.
Contract Manufacturers
The Company provides its contract manufacturers with ongoing production
forecasts to enable them to forecast and procure required parts. Under
the terms of the Agreements with the contract manufacturers, the
Company has committed to assume liability for all parts required to
manufacture the Company's forecast products for the next 13 weeks and
all final assembly costs for the forecast products for the next 4
weeks, on a rolling basis. Management believes that, should it be
necessary, they could find alternative contract manufacturers without
significant disruption to the business.
Development Contractors
The Company employs outside contractors to assist in the design and
development of its products. At March 31, 2004, the Company had entered
into a development contract with one of its contractors, in the amount
of $467,000, of which $115,000 was expensed in the quarter ended March
31, 2004. The contract calls for the payment of progress payments
against specific milestones over the course of the contract.
Non-cancelable, Non-returnable Purchase Commitments
The Company has ordered certain components from a product supplier on a
non-cancelable non-refundable basis for delivery throughout 2004. A
letter of credit has been issued to this supplier in the amount of
$228,780 at March 31, 2004. The letter of credit secures the Company's
payment obligation under the purchase agreement and expires in August
2004. The Company has pledged cash to the bank as collateral for the
letter of credit in the same amount as the letter of credit. This
pledge has been classified as restricted cash.
Litigation
As at March 31, 2004, there are no litigation matters outstanding
against the Company.
10. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
Industry Segments
The Company operates in one industry segment: wireless data
communications products.
Geographic Segments
The Company operated in the following geographic segments;
Three months ended March 31,
Revenue by region 2004 2003
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
United States $ 1,157,115 $ 2,337,003
Australia 727,455 548,225
Canada 209,399 129,142
Rest of world 212,252 163,992
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$ 2,306,221 $ 3,178,362
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Three months ended March 31, 2004
(Unaudited)
Canada Australia Total
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Property, plant and equipment $ 306,033 $ 102,835 $ 408,868
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Three months ended March 31, 2004
(audited)
Canada Australia Total
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Property, plant and equipment $ 308,163 $ 99,326 $ 407,489
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11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 23, 2004, the Company issued convertible debentures, at a 6%
discount, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,125,000 to Crescent
International Ltd. and Palisades Master Fund and received cash proceeds
of $2,000,000, before cash fees of $110,000. The debt is unsecured, has
no stated interest rate and matures in three years. In conjunction with
the convertible debentures, the Company issued Series S warrants to
purchase 2,687,152 shares of common stock at a price of $0.2076 per
share with a term of five years. Based upon the relative fair value of
the underlying instruments, $1,710,988 of the total proceeds, net of
costs, was allocated to convertible debentures and $179,012 was
allocated to the Series S warrants.
The convertible debentures are initially convertible into shares of
common stock at $0.2175. If, after September 23, 2004, the price of the
Company's common stock is less than $0.261, upon a request for
conversion, the Company, at its option, may either a) pay cash equal to
120% of the face value of the note or b) issue conversion shares based
on a conversion price equal to 93% of the average of the lowest three
Closing Bid Prices during the 20 Trading Day period immediately
preceding the Conversion Date, as defined in the agreement. The Series
S warrants also have a net share settlement feature. Based on the most
beneficial conversion terms given no changes other than the passage of
time, the Company has determined that there is a beneficial conversion
feature equal to $474,377. This amount has been recorded as additional
paid in capital and a reduction in the carrying amount of the
convertible debt and will be amortized to interest expense over the
debt term.
In conjunction with this financing, certain anti-dilution provisions in
the Company's convertible debentures, issued July 14, 2003, and Series
R warrants were triggered. As a result, the set conversion price of the
convertible debentures was reset from $0.4318 to $0.2175 and the
exercise price of the Series R warrants was reset from $0.4121 to
$0.2076. The reset of the July 14, 2003 convertible debenture resulted
in an increase in the beneficial conversion feature in the amount of
$444,283. This amount has been recorded as additional paid in capital
and a reduction in the carrying amount of the convertible debt and will
be amortized to interest expense over the remaining debt term. The
reset of the exercise price of the warrant resulted in an increase in
the fair value of the warrant, in the amount of $20,454.
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
The following discussion is intended to assist in an understanding of the
Company's financial position and results of operations for the quarter ended
March 31, 2004.
Forward-Looking Information
This report contains certain forward-looking statements and information
relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of its management as well
as assumptions made by and information currently available to its management.
When used in this report, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate",
"expect", "intend", "plan", and similar expressions as they relate to the
Company or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These statements reflect management's current view of the Company with respect
to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions. Should any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from
those described in this report as anticipated, estimated or expected. The
Company's realization of its business aims could be materially and adversely
affected by any technical or other problems in, or difficulties with, planned
funding and technologies, third party technologies which render the Company's
technologies obsolete, the unavailability of required third party technology
licenses on commercially reasonable terms, the loss of key research and
development personnel, the inability or failure to recruit and retain qualified
research and development personnel, extensive regulation of the data
communications industry by U.S. or foreign governments and, in particular,
imposing license requirements in the frequency bands of our products or the
adoption of technology standards which are different from technologies around
which the Company's business ultimately is built. The Company does not intend to
update these forward-looking statements.
Overview
We design, develop, market and support fixed wireless Internet access
products. Our products are designed to deliver efficient, reliable, and
cost-effective solutions; bringing high-speed Internet access to markets around
the world.
We are focused on providing the solution to the "last mile" problem faced
by traditional wired telecommunications services: how to profitably build out a
network that provides the level of services demanded by end users. In medium to
small markets, and in areas of the world with limited or no existing
telecommunications infrastructure, the cost to install or upgrade wired services
to provide the level of access customers expect can be prohibitive.
We believe that our fixed wireless Internet access products are faster and
less expensive to deploy than traditional wired services, with a lower
cost-per-user to install, deploy and manage.
Our wireless network products are designed to operate in the license-free
ISM radio spectrum, which facilitates a more rapid and low-cost market
introduction for service providers than for licensed or hardwire solutions. Our
products utilize direct sequence spectrum or DSS communications, which ensures
reliable, secure, low-interference communications.
Market Environment and Strategic Direction
Over the past four years, the global telecommunications market
deteriorated, reflecting a significant reduction in capital spending by
established service providers and a lack of venture capital for new entrants.
Reasons for this market deterioration include the economic slowdown in the
technology sector, network overcapacity, customer bankruptcies, network
build-out delays and limited capital availability. As a result, our sales and
results of operations have been significantly adversely affected.
During this prolonged sector downturn, we have concentrated on working
closely with our customers to get our products and services established in a
number of markets, significantly reducing our cost structure, reducing our
breakeven revenue level and improving our balance sheet, through tightening our
accounts receivable and inventory levels. However, if capital investment levels
continue to decline, or if the telecommunications market does not improve or
improves at a slower pace than we anticipate, our revenues and profitability
will continue to be adversely affected. In addition, if our sales volume and
product mix does not improve, or we do not continue to realize cost reductions
or reduce inventory related costs, our gross margin percentage may not improve
as much as we have targeted, resulting in lower than expected results of
operations.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 COMPARED TO THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2003.
Revenue
The following table presents our North American and non-North American
revenues and the approximate percentage of total revenues ($000's):
Three months ended March 31,
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2004 2003 % Change
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North America ............. $1,366 $2,466 (44.6%)
Non-North America ......... 940 712 32.0%
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Total revenues ............ $2,306 $3,178 (27.4%)
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Percentage of total revenue
North America ............. 59.2% 77.6%
Non-North America ......... 40.8% 22.4%
Total revenue declined 27.4% in Q1 2004 compared to Q1 2003. The Company's
focus on the 900 MHz non-line of sight LMS product family has allowed it to make
gains in the North American market but has limited its potential in a large part
of the rest of the world, where the 900 MHz band is not available on a license
exempt basis. As a result, we are exposed to potential significant swings when
the focused market for our main product experiences periods of weakness.
Total revenues in North America have declined due to the significant
reduction in average selling prices of our EUM and due to our two largest
resellers reducing their inventory positions to improve inventory turns. In
addition, it is our view that new installations have been hampered by severe
weather in our prime markets, which make tower installations difficult, and
confusion in the market caused by the announcements surrounding Wi-MAX, which
increase our sales cycles, and other competitive offerings.
Non-North American revenues were mainly focused on our operating subsidiary
in Australia. The relative strength of the Australian dollar versus the U.S.
dollar was the main contributor to the increase in Australian dollar denominated
revenues.
The Company has taken initial steps to access the Caribbean, Latin American
and South American markets, which in most parts do provide license exempt
availability of 900 MHz spectrum, but expects that there will be relatively long
sales cycles in these markets.
Gross Margins
The following table presents our gross margin and the percentage of total
revenues ($000's):
Three months ended March 31,
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2004 2003
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Gross margin $823 $ 1,175
Gross margin rate 35.7% 37.0%
Gross margins in Q1 2004 decreased to 35.7% compared to 37.0% of revenue in
Q1 2003 and, in conjunction with the decrease in quarterly revenue, total gross
margin dollars decreased 30.0% compared to Q1 2003.
The Company is actively involved in continuing to find cost savings,
through economies of scale and product refinement. It expects that future cost
reductions will be offset by volume discounts offered to its customers and
competitive pricing pressures. As such, the Company expects that gross margin
percentages will be at or near current levels over the balance of the fiscal
year.
Selling, General and Administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $1,272,630 from
$1,186,569 in Q1 2003. The company pays most of its operating expenses in either
Canadian or Australian dollars. The decline in exchange rate for U.S. dollars
versus the Canadian and Australian dollars, in Q1 2004 compared to Q1 2003,
resulted in the increase in reported expenses.
Research and Development expenses
Research and development expenses increased to $489,044 in Q1 2004 from
$156,602 in Q1 2003. The increase was mainly due to the acquisition of Avendo
Wireless by the Company in July 2003, initiation of new development programs
surrounding next generation modems, based on 802.16 and Wi-MAX standards and
foreign exchange fluctuations.
It is the company's view that products based on the Wi-MAX standard will
not be generally available until late in 2005 or early 2006. It is our belief
that our current product technology will continue to provide technology
solutions until the next generation modems are developed.
Depreciation and Amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense declined to $95,230 compared to
$147,755 in Q1 2003. During the last three years, the Company has withheld
spending on new capital assets and does not plan any major capital acquisitions
through the balance of fiscal 2004.
Interest expense
Interest expense amounted to $517,058 for the three months ended March 31,
2004 compared to $15,279 for the three months ended March 31, 2003. Included in
interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2004 is $507,105 of
non-cash charges related to the accretion and conversion of convertible
debentures issued in July 2003. With the issuance of the convertible debentures
in April 2004, which are due on July 2006, if not converted to common stock
prior to maturity, the Company will continue to incur non-cash financial
expenses through the accretion of the beneficial conversion feature included in
the debentures.
Foreign Exchange
The Company incurred a foreign exchange loss for the three months ended
March 31, 2004 in the amount of $28,296 compared to a gain of $70,823 for the
three months ended March 31, 2003. The loss in the first quarter of 2004 is due
to a recent strengthening of the U.S. dollar versus the Canadian and Australian
dollars after a number of quarters of significant declines.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has funded its operations for the most part through equity and
convertible debenture financing and has had no line of credit or similar credit
facility available to it. The Company's outstanding shares of Common stock, par
value $.001 per share, are traded under the symbol "WAVC" in the
over-the-counter market on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board by the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. The Company must rely on its ability to
raise money through equity and convertible debenture financing to pursue its
business endeavors. The majority of funds raised have been allocated to the
development of the WaveRider(R) line of wireless data communications products
and the operations of the Company.
Subsequent to the end of the first quarter, the Company issued convertible
debentures, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,125,000, for cash proceeds
of $2,000,000, less cash fees of $110,000.
Based on the Company's current plans and projections, Management believes
that the Company has the funds to meet its current and future financial
commitments.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations discusses the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have
been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities
at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period.
On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments,
including those related to bad debts, inventories, investments, intangible and
other long-lived assets, income taxes, warranty obligations, product returns,
restructuring costs, litigation and contingencies. Management bases its
estimates and judgments on historical experience, current economic and industry
conditions and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under
the circumstances. This forms the basis for making judgments about the carrying
values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different
assumptions or conditions.
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
We currently have approximately 50 employees located in our head office in
Toronto, Ontario and our sales offices and subsidiaries in the United States,
Canada and Australia, as well as at our subsidiary, JetStream Internet Services
in Salmon Arm, British Columbia.
The majority of these employees are involved in the design, development and
marketing of our line of wireless data communications products.
ITEM 3.
Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures
designed to ensure that we timely record, process, summarize and report the
information that we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or
submit with the SEC. These include controls and procedures designed to ensure
that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management,
including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as
appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer conducted a review of our disclosure
controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. They
concluded, as of the evaluation date, that our disclosure controls and
procedures are effective.
During the three months ended March 31, 2004, there were no changes in our
internal control over financial reporting that have affected, or are reasonably
likely to affect, materially our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 5. Other Information
Certification Under Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have furnished
to the SEC the certification with respect to this Report that is
required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
March 8, 2004 Press release dated March 8, 2004 entitled, "WaveRider
reports 45% year-on-year sales growth for 2003"
Signatures:
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized,
WaveRider Communications Inc.
Date: May 4, 2004 /s/ D. Bruce Sinclair
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D. Bruce Sinclair
Chief Executive Officer
/s/ T. Scott Worthington
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T. Scott
Worthington Chief
Financial Officer.